Griscom Juvenile Detention Center

Serving 21 students in grades 5-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Griscom Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Griscom Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 21 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
21 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
(14-15)
<50%
44%
(14-15)
<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
95%
15%
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White
5%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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<50%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
40%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
21 students attend Griscom Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griscom Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Griscom Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is part of St. Louis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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